According to Lt. Kevin Russell, the suspect was apprehended by officers in Forrest City.

Benton Police were on the scene and he investigation is on going.

Fox 16 will have the latest information as it becomes available.

(Original Story July 1): BENTON, AR - Police are searching for a suspect in the robbery of a Summit Bank branch.

The holdup happened around 9:40 this morning at 1114 Highway 35N on the city's west end, just north of Interstate 30.

The Benton Police Department says the suspect is a white man who's about 5'10" tall and was wearing a grey 'Affliction' style t-shirt.

The man, who was armed with a pistol, demanded money after pointing the weapon towards a clerk.

After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, he then ran from the bank.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Benton Police Department at (501) 778-1171 or (501) 315-TIPS. Anonymous crime tips may also be texted to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text.

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